The 10 Most Exciting New Luxury Hotels Opening in 2026
Top pick: Aman Beverly Hills. Aman Beverly Hills, Rosewood Sicily and Six Senses Telluride are the three most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2026. Book the first ninety days for opening rates of $1,200–$2,500 per night before standard pricing kicks in.
Bvlgari Ranfushi, Capella Kyoto, Four Seasons Mykonos, Orient Express Venice and more — every 2026 opening ranked, reviewed and compared.
The single most anticipated opening of 2026 is Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi in the Maldives. If you want to check in right now, Capella Kyoto opened on 22 March 2026 and is already receiving exceptional reviews. For the best new luxury hotel in Italy open today, The Lake Como EDITION opened in March 2026 and its floating pool is already one of the most photographed hotel amenities in Europe.
2026 is a generational year for luxury hotel openings. Not since 2019 has the pipeline contained this many high-significance addresses opening simultaneously. What separates this year from a typical new hotel roundup is the calibre of the real estate involved.
A 14th century Venetian Gothic palazzo that has hosted Proust, Dickens and Wagner. Admiralty Arch at the junction of The Mall and Trafalgar Square. A private island in the Maldives under Bvlgari. The first Four Seasons on a Greek island. The common thread is that each of these properties should have become a great hotel long before now. In 2026 they finally will be.
Two properties on this list are fully open and accepting bookings today: Capella Kyoto and The Lake Como EDITION. Both can be booked through Booking.com. For all other hotels, confirm opening dates directly with the official website before booking flights or making non-refundable commitments.
All 10 Hotels at a Glance
| # | Hotel | Location | Est. Price | Status | Key USP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi | Raa Atoll, Maldives | From $3,500 | Opening 2026 | 54 villas, private island villa, Niko Romito dining |
| 02 | Four Seasons Mykonos | Mykonos, Greece | From $2,800 | Opening Summer 2026 | First Four Seasons on a Greek island, 30+ pool suites |
| 03 | Capella Kyoto | Kyoto, Japan | From $1,800 | Open Now | Kengo Kuma design, SoNoMa by SingleThread, private onsen |
| 04 | Orient Express Venice | Venice, Italy | From $2,200 | Opening 2026 | 15th century palazzo, private Grand Canal arrival |
| 05 | Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch | London, UK | From $1,500 | Opening 2026 | Grade I listed, views down The Mall to Buckingham Palace |
| 06 | Rosewood Blue Palace, Crete | Crete, Greece | From $1,400 | Opening 2026 | 85 of 154 rooms with private pools, Asaya Spa |
| 07 | The Lake Como EDITION | Lake Como, Italy | From $1,600 | Open Now | Floating pool over the lake, Mauro Colagreco dining |
| 08 | Six Senses London | London, UK | From $900 | Opening 2026 | Six Senses longevity clinic in central London |
| 09 | Amanvari, Baja California | Baja California, Mexico | From $3,000 | Opening Spring 2026 | Aman's first Mexico property, Sea of Cortez |
| 10 | Danieli, A Four Seasons, Venice | Venice, Italy | From $2,500 | Opening 2026 | 700 years of history, Four Seasons service, lagoon terrace |
Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi
Raa Atoll, Maldives · 45 min seaplane from Malé · Opening 2026
From $3,500/night (est.) · Estimated. Confirm directly with the hotel.
Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi, whose name translates as Little Gold Island in Maldivian, is the most anticipated luxury hotel opening anywhere in the world in 2026. Set across 50 pristine acres of Raa Atoll, this is Bvlgari's tenth hotel globally and only its second resort. ACPV ARCHITECTS has created 54 villas: 33 beachfront villas each with a private pool, 20 overwater villas and the exclusive Bvlgari Villa on its own entirely separate private island.
Four signature restaurants anchor the property: Il Ristorante by three Michelin star chef Niko Romito, Chinese fine dining at Bao Li Xuan, Japanese cuisine at Hoseki and beachside La Spiaggia. For anyone searching for the best overwater villa opening in 2026, this is the definitive answer.
Why It Stands Out
- Only 54 villas across 50 acres giving genuine exclusivity
- Bvlgari Villa on its own entirely separate private island
- Il Ristorante by three Michelin star chef Niko Romito
- ACPV Architects design bringing Italian craftsmanship to every element
- Raa Atoll location with excellent year-round marine life
Worth Knowing
- Opening date subject to change so confirm before booking flights
- Will be among the most expensive resorts in the Maldives
- No guest reviews yet as track record is still to be established
Four Seasons Resort Mykonos
Kalo Livadi Bay, Mykonos, Greece · Opening Summer 2026
From $2,800/night (est.) · Estimated. Confirm directly with the hotel.
The first ever Four Seasons on a Greek island opens above Kalo Livadi Bay in summer 2026. Sprawling across 15 cliffside acres, the 94 rooms and suites cascade toward a private beach with more than 30 suites having their own private plunge pools.
Why It Stands Out
- First ever Four Seasons on a Greek island
- 94 rooms cascading above Kalo Livadi Bay with private beach
- More than 30 suites with private plunge pools
- Four restaurants, two infinity pools, hillside spa
- Cycladic architecture by renowned Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis
Worth Knowing
- Opening summer 2026 so confirm exact dates before finalising travel
- Mykonos peak season is extremely busy and expensive
- Will command the highest nightly rate in Mykonos
Capella Kyoto
Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto, Japan · Opened 22 March 2026
From $1,800/night · Approximate. Check Booking.com for live rates.
Capella Kyoto opened on 22 March 2026 at the precise moment cherry blossom season reached its peak. Built by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the 89 rooms surround a serene central courtyard. Six Onsen Suites include private traditional bathing.
SoNoMa by SingleThread is a 12-seat counter experience created with the three Michelin star restaurant from Sonoma, California. The Auriga Spa's underground waterfall chamber is already being described by early guests as one of the great spa experiences in Asia.
Why It Stands Out
- Designed by legendary architect Kengo Kuma
- Steps from Kenninji Temple and the geisha district of Gion
- SoNoMa by SingleThread dining with three Michelin star pedigree
- Underground waterfall chamber spa
- Six private Onsen Suites
Worth Knowing
- Cherry blossom season books out six months ahead
- Miyagawa-cho is very busy during peak seasons
- Among the most expensive hotels in Japan
"I have stayed at luxury hotels in Japan for fifteen years and nothing has come close to this. The spa alone justifies the trip."
Hospitality Net, March 2026
Capella Kyoto is open and accepting reservations now
Kengo Kuma architecture, SoNoMa by SingleThread dining. From $1,800/night.
Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli
Cannaregio, Venice, Italy · Opening 2026
From $2,200/night (est.) · Estimated. Confirm directly with the hotel.
The Palazzo Donà Giovannelli is a 15th century palazzo on the Grand Canal transformed into 47 rooms and suites by designer Aline Asmar D'Amman, who worked with original frescoes and a 19th century octagonal staircase. Guests arrive by private boat. With only 47 rooms, this is among the most intimate luxury openings in Venice since Aman opened there in 2013.
Why It Stands Out
- Arrival by private boat directly on the Grand Canal
- Original 15th century frescoes throughout the suites
- 19th century octagonal staircase as centrepiece
- Only 47 rooms delivering genuinely intimate scale
- Cannaregio: quieter than San Marco yet close to everything
Worth Knowing
- Venice acqua alta flooding is a seasonal consideration
- Opening date subject to change
- Cannaregio is slightly further from Rialto and St Mark's
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
The Mall, London, UK · Opening 2026
From $1,500/night (est.) · Estimated. Confirm directly with the hotel.
Admiralty Arch is arguably the most recognisable unhotelified landmark in London. The Grade I listed Edwardian structure opens as a Waldorf Astoria in 2026. Suites overlooking The Mall toward Buckingham Palace will offer the finest view in the capital.
Why It Stands Out
- Most historically significant hotel conversion in London
- Suites with direct views down The Mall to Buckingham Palace
- Grade I listed Edwardian architecture preserved
- Hilton Honors points eligible
- Between Trafalgar Square and St James's Park
Worth Knowing
- Will command the highest nightly rates of any London hotel
- Opening date has shifted previously
- No guest rooms inside the arch structure itself
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Rosewood Blue Palace, Crete
Mirabello Bay, Elounda, Crete, Greece · Opening 2026
From $1,400/night (est.) · Estimated. Confirm directly with the hotel.
Under Rosewood's A Sense of Place philosophy, Rosewood Blue Palace becomes something significantly more ambitious in 2026. Of 154 rooms and suites, 85 include private pools. The Rosewood Asaya Spa delivers full holistic wellness programming.
Why It Stands Out
- 85 of 154 rooms include private pools
- Rosewood Asaya Spa with full wellness programming
- K-Studio design rooted in Cretan materials
- Six restaurants and bars
- Private beach on Mirabello Bay
Worth Knowing
- Opening date subject to confirmation
- Eastern Crete requires additional transfer from Heraklion
- Peak season availability will be extremely limited
The Lake Como EDITION
Cadenabbia, Lake Como, Italy · Opened March 2026
From $1,600/night · Approximate. Check Booking.com for live rates.
The Lake Como EDITION opened in March 2026 in a restored 19th century palazzo in Cadenabbia. The centrepiece floating pool extends directly over the lake and is already one of the most photographed hotel amenities in Europe.
Cetino, Mauro Colagreco's first restaurant in Italy, and Italy's second Longevity Spa deliver advanced biohacking programmes and Blue Zone inspired rituals.
Why It Stands Out
- Floating pool extending directly over Lake Como
- Cetino by three Michelin star Mauro Colagreco
- Italy's second Longevity Spa
- Neri and Hu design in an 1830 palazzo
- Cadenabbia: quieter than Bellagio with direct views
Worth Knowing
- Lake Como is extremely crowded Jul/Aug
- Cadenabbia has limited local dining beyond the hotel
- 148 rooms gives a more hotel than boutique feel
"Edition Como Lake is a wonderful surprise and sets a very high standard for a luxury hotel on Lake Como."
TripAdvisor, January 2026
The Lake Como EDITION is open and accepting bookings now
Floating pool, Mauro Colagreco dining, Longevity Spa. Best months: May/June and September/October.
Six Senses London
Whiteley's, Bayswater, London · Opening 2026
From $900/night (est.) · Estimated. Confirm directly with the hotel.
Six Senses London is the brand's first urban wellness hotel in the UK, located within the reimagined Whiteley's building in Bayswater. At an estimated $900 per night it is the most accessible entry point into brand name luxury wellness on this list.
Why It Stands Out
- Full Six Senses longevity clinic and spa in central London
- Historic Whiteley's building sensitively restored
- Hyde Park directly accessible
- Most accessible price point on this list
- Six Senses signature wellness philosophy fully represented
Worth Knowing
- Urban setting cannot replicate remote Six Senses properties
- Bayswater is not London's most prestigious neighbourhood
- Opening date subject to change
Amanvari, Baja California
East Cape, Baja California Sur, Mexico · Opening Spring 2026
From $3,000/night (est.) · Estimated. Confirm directly with the hotel.
Aman has 34 properties worldwide and none have been in Mexico until Amanvari. The East Cape of Baja California Sur sits at the meeting point of the Sonoran Desert and the Sea of Cortez. Manta rays, whale sharks, dolphins, blue whales and sea lions all inhabit these waters.
Why It Stands Out
- Aman's first ever property in Mexico
- Sea of Cortez: world's most biodiverse marine environment
- Architecture designed to merge into the desert landscape
- Whale sharks, manta rays, blue whales accessible
- Complete privacy delivering authentic Aman DNA
Worth Knowing
- Remote location requiring dedicated travel via Los Cabos
- Will be among Aman's most expensive properties
- East Cape infrastructure is limited beyond the resort
Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice
Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice, Italy · Opening 2026
From $2,500/night (est.) · Estimated. Confirm directly with the hotel.
The Hotel Danieli has welcomed guests since 1822 in a 14th century Venetian Gothic palazzo. Now Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, brings the brand's service infrastructure to 212 rooms in one of the most architecturally extraordinary buildings in European hotel history. The rooftop terrace bar overlooking the lagoon toward San Giorgio Maggiore remains one of the genuinely great views in European hospitality.
Why It Stands Out
- 700 years of history, most storied address in Venice
- Rooftop terrace with lagoon views to San Giorgio Maggiore
- Four Seasons service standard applied to a historical icon
- Byzantine Gothic palazzo unlike anywhere else
- Riva degli Schiavoni, finest waterfront address in Venice
Worth Knowing
- Will be among Italy's most expensive hotels
- Opening date has shifted before
- Venice acqua alta flooding is a seasonal reality
Frequently Asked Questions
Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi in the Maldives is the most anticipated luxury hotel opening of 2026 globally. Set across 50 acres of Raa Atoll with 54 villas, a private island residence and four signature restaurants including Il Ristorante by three Michelin star chef Niko Romito, it brings Italian high jewellery craftsmanship to the Indian Ocean for the first time.
Two properties on this list are fully open and accepting reservations today. Capella Kyoto opened on 22 March 2026 in the historic Miyagawa-cho district and is already receiving exceptional early reviews. The Lake Como EDITION also opened in March 2026 in a restored 19th century palazzo in Cadenabbia.
Cherry blossom season from late March through mid April and autumn foliage from mid October through late November are the two peak times. Capella Kyoto opened on 22 March 2026 deliberately timed to coincide with cherry blossom season. Book 6+ months ahead for April and November stays.
May through early June and September through October are the best times. May brings wisteria season and warm weather before peak crowds. July and August see over 10,000 daily visitors in major towns. Most Lake Como hotels close December through February.
Aman Kyoto is about withdrawal from the city in a forest garden north of Kyoto. Capella Kyoto is about immersion in Kyoto's most culturally alive neighbourhood, steps from Kenninji Temple and the geisha district of Gion. Capella has stronger dining through SoNoMa by SingleThread and 89 rooms versus Aman's 26 pavilions.
Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi in the Maldives is the strongest honeymoon choice on this list once it opens. For cultural depth, Capella Kyoto is open now. The Orient Express Venice offers the most romantic arrival in Europe. For Mediterranean summer, the Four Seasons Mykonos above a private beach will become a top address once open.
Which 2026 Opening Should You Book Right Now?
If money is not a constraint, register interest in Bvlgari Ranfushi immediately. If you want to check in now, Capella Kyoto and The Lake Como EDITION are both open, exceptional and taking bookings today.